Archive for September 2015

It was an overcast Sunday, and the forecast did not sound promising for watching the eclipse of the Super Harvest Blood Moon here in Chicago. No consolation that there would be another lunar tetrad in 2033. How often do we get to see an astronomical event here? These sights are always weather permitting. Nevertheless, conditions... Read more »

Skywatchers will be in for a super show this month as the full moon lights the night of September 27-28. It will be a “supermoon” or a perigee full moon, the moon’s closest approach to the Earth. The moon does appear larger and brighter at perigee. As if that weren’t spectacular enough, on the night of... Read more »

People call them weeds, unwanted. But these four wild plants, commonly found along roadsides, vacant lots, and other undisturbed places, have many uses, medicinal and otherwise. They are also very good plants to grow to attract bees and butterflies. They deserve a place in cultivated gardens, too. These wild weeds are burdock, chickory, milkweed and... Read more »

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I am originally a country girl from downstate Illinois. I was a Chicago girl in Rogers Park by the Lake. Now I live in Oak Park, by the Blue Line and the Congress Expressway. I write about the weather and other things. Hope you enjoy and join in these observations. Welcome to Chicago Weather Watch!